Overflowing joy of giving


Devotees smashing coconuts along the procession route of the chariots with the Komtar tower in the background. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT /The Star

TONNES of coconuts were smashed in the heart of George Town as devotees lined the streets to pay homage to Lord Muruga.

On the eve of Thaipusam, devotees gave both the chariots – silver and golden – a fair share of coconuts along the routes.

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